Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Siamese	British Shorthair
Origins	Thailand	Thailand	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	15	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Siam, Thai Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	No data available	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Siamese and British Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Slanted	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Long and Narrow	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly social and focused	Long, vocal and attentive	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Moderate

Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	15-16 years	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy

Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Very loud and talkative	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, very social and interactive	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Vocal and social	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Curious	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Burmese vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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